Explain the error to the patient

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If a medical error occurs, and the patient's treating physician decides the patient must be informed of the error, it is always best if the health care professional is not present when the patient is told. the health care professional should get to the patient first so he/she can explain the error to the patient. the health care professional should be prepared to offer an apology to the patient. the health care professional should make sure not to expose the facility to liability.

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